【COLLECTIBLE】Akoya Pearl (No.SA18265)
Jewelry that allows you to interchange the pearl and base parts thanks to its screw structure
<COLLECTIBLE PEARL>
The pearls have been processed to embed K18 screw mounts.
Please enjoy the various colors, shapes, and individual characteristics of each pearl to the fullest with your preferred base part.
COLLECTIBLE PEARL is placed in a specimen bottle and comes with a polishing cloth and a certificate of authenticity.
◆Please choose the base part from here.
◆You can view the production story here.
【Pearl Details】
SQ (SPECIAL PEARL QUALITY)
| NUMBER: SA18265 | ORIGIN: Japan |
| SHAPE: Round | SIZE: approx. 8.1 mm |
| COLOR: Light green to cream yellow (uncolored) | GRADE [Luster]: Thick |
| GRADE [Luster]: AAA | GRADE [Scratches]: AAA |
This uncolored Akoya pearl has a charming, deep color created by layers of nacre that are difficult to describe in a single color, based on cream yellow.
While it is a slightly greenish cream yellow, the pink tones inside can clearly appear depending on the light.
It has a strong luster and fine grain, with the beautiful transparency unique to high-quality Akoya pearls.
Its chic and elegant color has a distinctive beauty that sets it apart from Akoya pearls of other colors.
About Akoya Pearls
Akoya pearls, which are generally associated with white, are basically cream or yellowish when they are in their raw state, known as "beach-harvested" pearls, and almost always have black spots or blemishes visible inside.
Therefore, Akoya pearls undergo a preliminary treatment called bleaching to remove these blemishes.
This simultaneously removes the overall yellowness of the pearl, making it appear whiter, but it also removes the natural reddish tones that Akoya pearls originally possessed. To compensate, a liquid containing a small amount of red dye is used to apply a color-adjusting treatment deep inside the nacre over time.
Unlike dyeing (coloring), this is recognized as a treatment that enhances the material's original qualities, known as enhancement processing.
Currently, Akoya pearls are generally assumed to have undergone this color-adjusting treatment, and this does not lower the value of the pearl after treatment; it is properly evaluated as a valuable gemstone.
*Uncolored Akoya pearls refer to pearls that have not undergone color-adjusting treatment after the preliminary treatment.
◆For details regarding pearl quality and grades, please check the Our Pearls page.
*The pearls are fitted with K18YG screw mounts.
【Dedicated Parts】*Dedicated parts are sold separately. Dedicated parts are available here
We offer dedicated rings and earrings made of K18 Yellow Gold or PT900 that can be used to attach the COLLECTIBLE PEARL.
When attaching the COLLECTIBLE PEARL to the dedicated ring or other dedicated parts, please tighten the screw firmly all the way clockwise before use
Please use with care, as the screw may loosen slightly after prolonged use or if force is applied to the pearl.
【Specimen Stand】
This specimen stand, commissioned to recorder and flute maker Kiyoto Hoshi, allows you to display theCOLLECTIBLE PEARL.
Crafted with extremely delicate handwork, its beautiful curves and the beauty of the wood grain make this a unique specimen stand created especially for pearls.
*If you purchase a COLLECTIBLE PEARL, the specimen stand is sold to order. If desired, please add it from the COLLECTIBLE PEARL product options. Please note that if it is out of stock, it may take some time.
Regarding Delivery Times
・If purchasing only the COLLECTIBLE PEARL, delivery is usually within one week.
・Dedicated rings are either kept in stock or made to order. Sizes that are out of stock will be made after your order is placed, so please allow a production period of approximately 2 to 6 weeks.
・The specimen stand may take approximately 2 to 6 weeks to produce. (Shipping for separate items is free.)
Regarding the Stated Sizes
・Pearl sizes vary slightly depending on where they are measured.
・The size listed is an approximate value measured using a caliper.
*If you would like gift wrapping, please add it to your cart from here.
*Each pearl sometimes has blemishes and flaws on the surface which actually indicate that a pearl is authentic. *For any enquiries and further information about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us before the purchase. *The pearls and jewelries on the image may slightly differ from their actual color, texture and design due to the display resolution on different devices.
